NTNU: invites applicants for 8 PhD research fellowships.

The Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics, and Electrical Engineering (IME) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applicants for 8 PhD research fellowships.

The 8 research fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis, to helprecruit talented candidates for the PhD study programs administered by IME.

The Faculty is keen to attract the best candidates available and puts few restrictions on training background and fields of research. Applicants must however contact a relevant research group at IME and name a prospective thesis advisor prior to submitting their application.

Further information about the announcement and instructions for application: http://www.idi.ntnu.no/about/description_jobs.php?id=152

Possible thesis advisors within the database area:
http://www.idi.ntnu.no/grupper/db/

Applications should be submitted to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway, or by e-mail to application@ime.ntnu.no. Applications should be marked IME-056-2008.

Closing date: February 16th 2009.

Norway : PHD in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

PhD Positions at Department of Chemical Engineering, Trondheim University, Norway

2 PHD POSITIONS AT DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, Ref.nr. NT 71/08

At Department of Chemical Engineering there are 2 vacant positions as research fellow in Chemical Engineering in general.

The applicant should hold a Master of Science (MSc) degree or similar in a relevant area of the department.

To obtain more information about the positions and research activity at the Department, please visit our homepage:
http://www.ntnu.no/kjempros/english

or contact Head of Department, Professor Sigurd Skogestad, e-mail: sigurd.skogestad@chemeng.ntnu.no, Tel: +47 73 59 42 54.

Generell information for all positions:
The applicant to be selected for the fellowships will work under the general regulations for university employees in Norway.

NTNU wishes to increase the proportion of women in scientific posts, and women are encouraged to apply.

The application must include curriculum vitae with information on the candidate’s prior training, exams, and work experience. It is requested that research publications and other written material submitted for the evaluation of academic credentials, should be provided in 3 copies. In case of co-authorship, the applicant should provide a brief, written statement explaining his/her own contribution.

Applications with CV and other documents should be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no. We prefer the attachments in one file. Publications should be sent in 3 hard copies by mail to NTNU, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, N-7491 Trondheim. These documents will only be returned on inquiry. Mark your application with journal no.

Application deadline is January 15, 2009.

Norway : PhD Research Fellowships

PhD Research Fellowships in Material Sciences, Trondheim University, Norway

2 PhD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS WITHIN NTNU STRATEGIC AREA “MATERIALS”, Ref.nr. NT 69/08

The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology invites applicants for 2 PhD positions within NTNUs strategic area ‘Materials’. Further information on the strategic strength area is available at:
http://www.ntnu.no/materials

Applicants for the PhD fellowships must have completed a master degree (MSc, MEng) or provide documentation of equivalent training in a field relevant to one or more of the following profile areas:
- Materials for oil and gas
- Materials applied in energy technology
- Light metals
- Materials for sensors and electronics

Further information on these fellowships can be obtained from Head of Materials, professor Hans Jørgen Roven, tlf: + 47 73 59 49 66, e-mail: Hans.j.Roven@nt.ntnu.no

Generell information for all positions:
The applicant to be selected for the fellowships will work under the general regulations for university employees in Norway.

NTNU wishes to increase the proportion of women in scientific posts, and women are encouraged to apply.

The application must include curriculum vitae with information on the candidate’s prior training, exams, and work experience. It is requested that research publications and other written material submitted for the evaluation of academic credentials, should be provided in 3 copies. In case of co-authorship, the applicant should provide a brief, written statement explaining his/her own contribution.

Applications with CV and other documents should be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no. We prefer the attachments in one file. Publications should be sent in 3 hard copies by mail to NTNU, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, N-7491 Trondheim. These documents will only be returned on inquiry. Mark your application with journal no.

Application deadline is January 15, 2009.

PhD Research Fellowship, Science and Technology : Norway

PhD research fellowship “Modeling and simulation of anomalous transport phenomena”

One PhD research fellowship on “Modeling and simulation of anomalous transport phenomena” is available at the Norwegian University of Science en technology, Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology. The fellowship is within a project financed by SINTEF Energy Research.

The objective of the current project is to improve fundamental understanding of anomalous transport phenomena in particle systems. The main focus will be to develop physical models and simulation tools capable of describing anomalous transport phenomena at different scales. A strong modelling-simulation activity coupling is intended in the PhD project. The development of analytical models to describe and analyze the detailed physics of anomalous transport phenomena in engineering application is expected. One and two-dimensional models should be considered.

PhD candidates are expected to hold a master’s level degree in a subject relevant for the PhD project and to have a good combination of knowledge and skills in the following areas: physical modelling, mathematical modelling, scientific computing, and programming.

The PhD fellowship is limited to 3 years. It is required that the person employed satisfies the requirements for PhD students, participates in the course program of the PhD studies, and finishes the PhD degree within 3 years.

Further information about the position may be obtained from Associate Professor Carlos A. Dorao, email: carlos.dorao@ntnu.no or Research Scientist Jana Poplsteinova Jakobsen email: jana.p.jakobsen@sintef.no

Conditions of appointment:
PhD students follow code 1017, grade 45 – 51, gross NOK 353 000 to NOK 391 500 per year (before tax). PhD students are normally remunerated at wage level 45. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross salary.

Engagement as a PhD candidate is done in accordance with current appointment regulations with supplementary rules in force giving guidelines for scholarship appointments in universities and university colleges. The goal of each of the announced positions is to obtain a PhD degree. Applicants are obliged to engage in an organized PhD training program, and appointment requires approval of the applicant’s plan for a PhD study within three months from the date of commencement. A contract of employment will be set up for the engagement period regulating the rights and duties of the PhD student.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants.

The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government’s policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Persons with immigrant background and women are encouraged to apply.

The application must contain information of educational background and work experience. Copies of transcripts and reference letters should be enclosed.

An application inclusive CV, grade transcripts and other enclosures should be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no, ref.no. IVT-69/08. Preferably, we want the attachments in one file.

Application deadline: 24 october 2008.

PhD Positions in Mathematics and Numerics for Inverse Problems, University of Bergen

Research Fellow (PhD position) - Mathematics and Numerics for Inverse Problems

PhD Positions in Mathematics and Numerics for Inverse Problems, University of Bergen

At the Department of Mathematics/CIPR a 3-year position as Research Fellow (PhD position) is available within the area of Mathematics and Numerics for Inverse Problems. Work location will be at CIPR.

The project, which is financed by the Norwegian Research Council and several energy companies, is collaboration between research groups at CIPR, University of Bergen and CMA, University of Oslo (http://www.cma.uio.no ). The candidate will participate in an international network of researchers focusing on development of novel computational methods for solving inverse problems. Such methods are very important within, for example, modelling and remote monitoring of flows in petroleum reservoirs and modelling and remote monitoring of geological storage of CO2. The candidate will focus in particular on development and analysis of inversion methods based on more than one data type. We seek a candidate with background from at least one of the fields: applied/numerical mathematics, physics, or mathematical statistics.

The research fellow must take part in the Universitys approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training module, will be worked out in collaboration with the research group in question.

The fellowship period may be reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as research fellow.

Applicants must have achieved a masters degree in mathematics, physics or related areas, or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme are met before appointment can be made.

Starting salaries at salary level 43 (code 1017) on the government salary scale; currently corresponding to NOK 325,800 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations (range 43/47).

Application
For further information about the positions please contact Adjunct Professor Trond Mannseth, phone 55583675, e-mail trond.mannseth@cipr.uib.no, or Adjunct Professor Sigurd Aanonsen, phone 55583287, e-mail sigurd.aanonsen@cipr.uib.no

Women in particular are invited to apply. If, in the opinion of the evaluation committee, several applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules on equal opportunities laid down in the Personnel Regulations for Academic Positions will be applied.

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

The electronic application must include a complete overview of education and professional activities (CV), scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts, publications, a list of publications and other scientific works, and contact details of two or three referees, and should be sent to post@cipr.uib.no

Closing date for applications: 20 June 2008

PhD Research Fellowships in Evolutionary Ecology, University of Oslo

PhD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (STUDENTSHIP) IN EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY

available at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, Norway.

We seek to employ a motivated PhD candidate in a project on life-history variation and climate change on carabid beetles in alpine environments. We welcome any applicant with some background in ecology or evolution.

The position is available for a period of four years with 25% teaching/tutoring, starting at the earliest 1st August 2008 (the actual start date is negotiable).

Salary: NOK 325 600 - 355 000 (about EUR 40700 - 44400, or USD 63400 - 69100) per year.

Application deadline: June 30th, 2008

Please see the following web-page for full announcement and instructions on how to apply.

PhD and PostDoc Positions in Short Range Sensing, Localization and Wireless Communication

PhD and PostDoc Positions in Short Range Sensing, Localization and Wireless Communication

7 PhD scholarships and 3 PostDoc fellowships related to the MELODY project are offered within the area of Wireless sensor networks at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications , NTNU and at the Department of Informatics , University of Oslo in collaboration with Rikshospitalet University Hospital and Norwegian Defence Research Establishment. Download the full announcement.

The scholarships are financed by the Research Council of Norway (NFR) under the VERDIKT program. The project is on medical sensing, localization, and communications using ultra wideband technology
(MELODY) for 7 years (2008-2015) and is a joint effort among Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, and
University of Oslo. The project will have strong collaboration with several top international universities and leading industry in areas of wireless technology and medical sensing. Information about the project can be found at http://www.melody-project.info.

The goal of the project is to develop more basic understanding of, and novel and more efficient principles for the above mentioned area, and address improvements in short range medical sensing,
localization, and energy-efficient and robust wireless communications for inside and on body applications.

1. Ultra Wideband Communication Three PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in the area of wireless sensor network and will focus on cognitive wireless sensor networks, signal processing for robust in-body/on-body communications, and distributed signal processing for communications (joint optimization of source-channel coding and modulation, (etc.), where energy minimization of and spectrum utilization are emphasized. Algorithms based on bio-inspired networks with self-awareness, learning capability, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) will be investigated. The overall optimization aims at the end-to-end throughput, minimization of delay and bit error rate/packet error rate, and the reduction of the effect of interferences

2. Microelectronics for Ultra Wideband Localization Two PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in microelectronics implementation for high precision in-body/on-body localization and will focus on time-domain implementations of impulse radio based solutions using wireless sensor network in nanometer scale microelectronics. The candidates must be able to handle the full design cycle for custom-designed microelectronics. Implemented solutions must be demonstrated in prototype setup. In conjunction with prototyping some programming skills for microcontrollers are required. Background in RF design would be an advantage.

3. Ultra Wideband Radar Two PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in ultra wideband (UWB) radar for medical application and will focus on short range sensing and imaging of human body. The team will be using a prototype UWB radar system for measuring heart beat and other vital signs parameters. The initial work will focus on determining optimal frequency range and signal processing methods for extraction of different body parameters, where time-frequency-space analysis, phased array imaging and other signal processing methods will be investigated.

PhD candidates working in Topic #1 will be enrolled at NTNU in Trondheim, while PhD candidates working in Topics #2 and #3 will be enrolled at the University of Oslo. The candidates in Trondheim will be associated with the Signal Processing Group at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications at NTNU while candidates in Oslo will be associated with either Interventional Centre, Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Micro Electronics Group, Department of Infomatics, University of Oslo or Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI). The candidates associated with FFI may require security clearance. They will all work in strong and active scientific environments, and the project will incorporate collaboration with several foreign partners, including National and
European industry. Absolute requirement is that active international publication ofresearch results in high impact, top peer-reviewed journals and conferences must be pursued.

We seek highly motivated individuals holding a masters degree or equivalent education in electrical/computer engineering, communication technology, microelectronics, or other relevant
disciplines. The candidates must formally be qualified for Ph.D. studies at NTNU or University of Oslo. General information about doctoral studies at NTNU and University of Oslo can be found at
http://www.ime.ntnu.no/Dr.gradsstudier and
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/index.html. It is required that the scholarship holders apply for, and are accepted for, the Ph.D. study program as soon as possible after hiring.

PhD positions are available for 3 years, where Postdoc positions are normally available for 2 years with possible extension up to 2 additional years depending on obtained results and publications.

The salary and terms are according to the Norwegian state regulations. The PhD position salary will be at NOK 325 800 – 350 000 per annum, while the Postdoc position salary will be at NOK 400000 – 430000 per annum. Full salary during illness and five week paid holidays are according to the state regulations.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Project Manager Prof. Ilangko Balasingham (e-mail: ilangkob@rr-research.no; phone: +47 93459022 ), Prof. Svein-Erik Hamran, (e-
mail: sveinerik.hamran@ffi.no, phone +47 63807254 ), Prof. Tor Sverre Lande (e-mail: bassen@ifi.uio.no, phone +47 22852455 ), or Prof. Tor Ramstad (e-mail: ramstad@iet.ntnu.no, phone: +47
73594314 ) for further information.

All applications must contain a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of transcripts with grades for bachelor and master degrees, and two letters of recommendations. In addition the applications for Postdocs must also contain a PhD certificate. A good command of English is required for all candidates. Non-native English speaking international candidates must document their English
language proficiency through either TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language (test result of min. 600 PBT or 250 CTB or 100 IBT) or IELTS - International English Language Testing Service (test result of 7.0 or better).

The applicant should specify if the application is for one scholarship or several scholarships with reference number to Topic #1, #2 and/or #3. Incomplete applications will no be considered.

The application deadline is June 10, 2008. The application with all enclosures should be submitted before the application deadline to:

Prof. Ilangko Balasingham
Interventional Centre
Rikshospitalet
N-0027 Oslo
Norway

Deadline: June 10, 2008

Via: official announcement

Norway: Postdoctoral Position in Pain Perception in Fish, Nofima Marine

Nofima is a business oriented research organisation that aims to increase competitiveness of the aquaculture, fisheries and food industries. The organisation was established through a merger between the research institutions Akvaforsk, Fiskeriforskning, Matforsk and Norconserv, and has approximately 450 employees. The organisation is divided into four research divisions; Marine, Food, Ingredients and Market. Nofima Marine engages in R&D, along with innovation and knowledge transfer for the national and international fisheries and aquaculture industries. Our primary areas of research are breeding and genetics, fish health, feed and nutrition, efficient and sustainable production as well as capture, seafood, process and product development. The head office of Nofima is located in Tromsø with divisions in Bergen, Ås, Stavanger, Sunndalsøra and Averøy. See www.nofima.no for more information.

Postdoctoral position in pain perception in fish
We seek a postdoctoral scientist in the area of pain perception in fish for a two-year period. The potential for pain perception is a central question in the fish welfare debate, and the Norwegian Research Council has funded a research project entitled Nociception and potential pain perception in Atlantic cod. Nofima Marine (previously Fiskeriforskning) is among the leading research institutes in the study of fish welfare, including the integration of fish physiology, fish behaviour and immunocompetence. The postdoctoral scientist will investigate the neurobiological basis for nociception and potential pain perception in fish through experimental studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electrophysiology.

The applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant scientific field, and experience with the use of fMRI is preferred. Some experience with electrophysiological methods is considered advantageous. In performing the experimental studies, the postdoctoral scientist will play a central role as part of an internationally experienced research team therefore good collaborative skills are required in addition to the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will be part of the fish welfare research group in Tromsø, northern Norway, but most of the experimental work will take place in Bergen and Liverpool (UK). In addition, short-term scientific missions to partners in Antwerp (Belgium) and Trondheim are also planned.

For further information, contact:

Project Manager (scientist) Øyvind Aas-Hansen (tel +47 77 62 92 02 / oyvind.aas-hansen@nofima.no)

Research Manager Arne Mikal Arnesen (tel +47 77 62 92 26 / arne-mikal.arnesen@nofima.no)

The application must be labelled with the name of the position, and sent with CV to tove.fiksdal@nofima.no or by mail to Nofima Marine, Att. Tove Fiksdal, P.O. box 5010, NO-1432 Ås, Norway.

Deadline: 02 June 08

Norway: PhD Positions in Informatics, University of Oslo

Up to 11 Ph.D.-positons are available at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo (UiO).

The positions have a duration of 4 years with 25% compulsory work (teaching).

Up to three of the positions (Ref.no.: 2008/7711) will be held open for the most qualified applicants within the total field for research at the department. The others are reserved for the following more specific areas.:

• Formal Methods (Ref.no.: 2008/7712)
• Global Infrastructures (Ref.no.: 2008/7714)
• Image formation and analysis (seismic and sonar) (Ref.no.: 2008/7718)
• Natural Language Processing (Ref.no.: 2008/7722)
• Nanoelectronics (Ref.no.: 2008/7726)
• Network and Distributed Systems, middleware and algorithms (Ref.no.: 2008/7727)
• Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Ref.no.: 2008/7728)
• Computational Mathematics (Ref.no:2008/7729)

For a closer description of the overall research and the different research groups of the department, see here.

The purpose of the PhD position is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research-training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Applicants must have obtained undergraduate (BSc level or equivalent) and graduate (MSc level or equivalent) qualifications. (Applicants may forward transcripts from exams in June 2008).

Altogether this should represent approximately five years of full time study after the completion of European Upper Secondary School or International Baccalaureate. For more information see this page.

Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to the research training programme. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than one month after taking up the position, and admission approved within three months. For more information see this page.

The University of Oslo wishes to achieve a more equal distribution of scientific employees between the genders. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

All new UiO employees are required to sign an agreement regulating research intellectual property rights (IPR).

For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact:
Head of Department, professor Morten Dæhlen, email: mortend@ifi.uio.no, phone: (+47) 2284 0125 or
Administrative Head of Department, Narve Trædal, email: narvet@ifi.uio.no, phone: (+47) 2285 2418.

Salary: LTR 44 –48 (NOK 331400 – 355,200), depending on qualifications.

Deadline for applications: 13 June 2008

The applications (in English or in a Scandinavian language) marked with reference number including a curriculum vitae and complete information about the applicant’s education (both at the bachelor and master level), job experience, scientific publications, outline of research ambitions, and at least two academic references (name, position, email, and telephone number), should be sent to:

The University of Oslo
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Grete Andresen
Boks 1032 Blindern
N-0315 Oslo, Norway.

E-mail: grete.andresen@matnat.uio.no
Application papers will not be returned, with the exception of original publications.

Via: official announcement

Norway: PhD Research Fellow in Mathematics, The University of Bergen

At the Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen or SINTEF ICT, Oslo, a 3-year position as Research Fellow (PhD position) is available within the project:

Geological Storage of CO2: Mathematical Modelling and Risk Analysis.

The fellowship is financed by the Research Council of Norway, StatoilHydro and Shell. Work location will be either at the University of Bergen or at SINTEF ICT in Oslo.

The project is a cooperation between research groups at the University of Bergen and SINTEF ICT in Oslo. The candidate will participate in an international research network devoted to the development of analytical and numerical tools to be used in risk assessment analysis of geological storage of CO2. The candidate will in particular focus on the development of streamline methods for simulating CO2 injection. We seek a candidate with background from some of the fields: numerical analysis and programming, differential equations, and reservoir modelling and simulation. More information about the project is found at http://www.math.sintef.no/matmora.

The research fellow must take part in the Universitys approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training module, will be worked out in collaboration with the research group in question.

The fellowship period may be reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as research fellow.

Applicants must have achieved a masters degree in applied and computational mathematics, reservoir modelling or related areas, or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme are met before appointment can be made.

Starting salaries at salary level 43 (code 1017) on the government salary scale; currently corresponding to gross NOK 325,800 per year; following ordinary meriting regulations. (range 43/47).

Application
For further information about the positions please contact Professor Helge K. Dahle (UiB), phone +47 55585648, fax: +47 55589672, e-mail helge.dahle[ at ]math.uib.no or Chief Scientist Knut-Andreas Lie (SINTEF ICT), phone +47 22067710, e-mail Knut-Andreas.Lie@sintef.no

Women in particular are invited to apply. If, in the opinion of the evaluation committee, several applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules on equal opportunities laid down in the Personnel Regulations for Academic Positions will be applied.

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions. The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

The application must include a complete overview of education and professional activities (CV), scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts, publications, a list of publications and other scientific works, and contact details of two or three referees, and should be sent to post@cipr.uib.no

Closing date for applications: 6 June 2008. Quote reference number: Matmora 08/5618

PhD Fellowship in Nanopositioning Norwegian University of Science

PhD Fellowship in Nanopositioning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology:Norway

At Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology we have available a PhD research fellowship position within the field of nanopositioning. Funding is for 3 years and startup is autumn 2008.

Several applications of nanopositioning have emerged during the last decade. An application where positioning is of great importance is scanning probe microscopes (SPM). These kinds of devices are used both for imaging at the nanoscale and manufacturing of advanced materials. The atomic force microscope (AMF) is one of the foremost tools for imaging, measuring and manipulation at the nanoscale. T he focus of the research will be analysis and control design for piezoelectric actuators in AFMs.

The ultimate goal of this work will be to increase the scan speed of the instrument in order to make possible imaging in close to real time. In turn, this will open up for applications like real time imaging of biological objects. A prerequisite for this is the ability to position the probe of the microscope with sub-nanometer accuracy and very high bandwidth. The research will encompass mathematical modeling, theoretical design and analysis, simulations and experimental work.

The research is to be carried out at The Department of Engineering Cybernetics in cooperation with NTNU NanoLab.

Benefits
PhD fellows are placed in salary code 1017, which currently corresponds to a yearly gross income of NOK 325 600 up to 431 500 (pay scale level 43 - 59). From this 2 % will be deducted for mandatory membership in the National Pension Fund.

Requirements
We seek highly motivated applicants with a strong background in control engineering. Successful applicants will have a Master’s degree in control engineering or control systems design. A specialization in motion control will be beneficial, but other specializations will also be c onsidered. Experience in the broad field of nanotechnology will be an asset, but is not necessary. The applicant must fulfill the requirements for doctoral studies at NTNU (see http://www.ime.ntnu.no/english/research/phd)

Further Information & Application
Interested candidates should contact Professor Jan Tommy Gravdahl (Tommy.Gravdahl@itk.ntnu.no) or Professor Kristin Pettersen (Kristin.Pettersen@itk.ntnu.no).

The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for publ ic employees.

Candidates will be required to enroll in a PhD program within the period of employment, and must sign a contract regulating the starting date and duration of employment as well as the mandatory work.

According to Norwegian policies, the government workforce should, as closely as possible, reflect the diversity of the population at large. It is therefore a goal of NTNU, as a government institution, to have a workforce which is balanced with respect to age and gender, and to recruit persons of immigrant background. NTNU also wishes to increase the number of women on its workforce, and women are specifically encouraged to apply.
The application must include information about education, exams and earlier experience. Certified copies of certificates and diplomas must be enclosed. Relevant scientific works should be submitted in triplicate. Joint works will be taken into account. In cases where it is difficult to determine the applicant’s contri bution, a short note of explanation should be supplied.

Applications should be sent to:

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering NO-7491 Trondheim, NORWAY

Deadline: June 15, 2008.

PhD Fellowship in Nanopositioning, Norwegian University

Norway: PhD Fellowship in Nanopositioning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

At Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology we have available a PhD research fellowship position within the field of nanopositioning. Funding is for 3 years and startup is autumn 2008.

Several applications of nanopositioning have emerged during the last decade. An application where positioning is of great importance is scanning probe microscopes (SPM). These kinds of devices are used both for imaging at the nanoscale and manufacturing of advanced materials. The atomic force microscope (AMF) is one of the foremost tools for imaging, measuring and manipulation at the nanoscale. T he focus of the research will be analysis and control design for piezoelectric actuators in AFMs.

The ultimate goal of this work will be to increase the scan speed of the instrument in order to make possible imaging in close to real time. In turn, this will open up for applications like real time imaging of biological objects. A prerequisite for this is the ability to position the probe of the microscope with sub-nanometer accuracy and very high bandwidth. The research will encompass mathematical modeling, theoretical design and analysis, simulations and experimental work.

The research is to be carried out at The Department of Engineering Cybernetics in cooperation with NTNU NanoLab.

Benefits
PhD fellows are placed in salary code 1017, which currently corresponds to a yearly gross income of NOK 325 600 up to 431 500 (pay scale level 43 - 59). From this 2 % will be deducted for mandatory membership in the National Pension Fund.

Requirements
We seek highly motivated applicants with a strong background in control engineering. Successful applicants will have a Master’s degree in control engineering or control systems design. A specialization in motion control will be beneficial, but other specializations will also be c onsidered. Experience in the broad field of nanotechnology will be an asset, but is not necessary. The applicant must fulfill the requirements for doctoral studies at NTNU (see http://www.ime.ntnu.no/english/research/phd)

Further Information & Application
Interested candidates should contact Professor Jan Tommy Gravdahl (Tommy.Gravdahl[ at ]itk.ntnu.no) or Professor Kristin Pettersen (Kristin.Pettersen[ at ]itk.ntnu.no).

The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for publ ic employees.

Candidates will be required to enroll in a PhD program within the period of employment, and must sign a contract regulating the starting date and duration of employment as well as the mandatory work.

According to Norwegian policies, the government workforce should, as closely as possible, reflect the diversity of the population at large. It is therefore a goal of NTNU, as a government institution, to have a workforce which is balanced with respect to age and gender, and to recruit persons of immigrant background. NTNU also wishes to increase the number of women on its workforce, and women are specifically encouraged to apply.
The application must include information about education, exams and earlier experience. Certified copies of certificates and diplomas must be enclosed. Relevant scientific works should be submitted in triplicate. Joint works will be taken into account. In cases where it is difficult to determine the applicant’s contri bution, a short note of explanation should be supplied.

Applications should be sent to:

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering
NO-7491 Trondheim, NORWAY

Deadline: June 15, 2008.

Applications should be marked: IME 025-2008.

Norway: PhD Scholarships in Finance at BI

Norway: PhD Scholarships in Finance at BI, The Norwegian School of Management

The Department of Financial Economics BI, The Norwegian School of Management Oslo, Norway

1. Financial Assistance
The Department of Financial Economics has available a number of PhD stipends starting in September 2008. The stipends are for a four year period and offer NOK315,000 per annum (approx. US$55,000) and also cover tuition fees. Each stipend contains a 35 hour per year teaching duty which usually consists of teaching assistant work. Academically excellent students should have a MSc in Finance or closely related subject.

2. Program Structure
The PhD in Finance is taught entirely in English and is structured such that the first year of study covers course work and exams (60 ECTS
credits). The Department of Financial Economics plans to offer the following courses in the 2008/2009 academic year: Asset Pricing Theory, Empirical Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance Theory, Market Microstructure, and Advanced Topics in Finance. In addition, we are a member of the Nordic Finance Network (NFN) (http://project.hkkk.fi/nfn/courses.htm) which coordinates schools in the Nordic area offering PhD courses in finance. Through the network it is possible to visit other schools for a short period in order to undertake courses. We also actively encourage students to take longer periods of study at top class institutions around the world.

3. About the Department of Financial Economics
The Department of Financial Economics is committed to excellence in research. Currently we have thirteen faculty members in research positions. Faculty members have published in, amongst others, the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial
Studies, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Business, and the Journal of Political Economy. Based in publications the department ranks as one of the top finance departments in Europe.

4. Application Procedure
Application forms are available at http://www.bi.no/doctoral . Applicant are required to submit the following: completed application form, description of planned research work, CV, copies of letters of reference, copies of awarded degrees along with grades. Admission to the program is determined after consideration of each candidate’s qualifications. Applications must be submitted by the 28th of March and emailed directly to:

Professor Richard Priestley
Department of Financial Economics
Norwegian School of Management
Nydalseveien 37 N 0484 Oslo
Norway

Email: richard.priestley@bi.no
Phone: +47 46410515